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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.90, 23,955.50 and 9,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.90, 23,955.50 and 9,806.56 is: 13,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.90 : 23,955.50 = 9,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.90/23,955.50 = 9,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.90x = 23,955.50 × 9,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.90x = 234,921,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,921,048.08/17,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.40

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